Category Archives: POPES

Where is this “archconservative” Church? I’d like to visit it someday!

Posted on 23 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I saw at the Omaha World Herald a funny analysis of the “Francis Effect”. It’s funny, but not because it is humorous. The piece combines information from those bastions of objective reporting on Church matters, AP and the New York … Read More →

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PODCAzT 137: Augustine on bad pastors; Sermon in the wake of Pope Francis’ interview

Posted on 22 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the time of this writing it is still the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, aka the 18th Sunday after Pentecost in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. It has been just a few days since the release of … Read More →

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Francis on the “Vetus Ordo”, Traditional Roman Rite. Wherein Fr. Z analyzes… and then rants.

Posted on 20 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the Big Interview, Francis said in response to a question about the Second Vatican Council something about the Vetus Ordo, the older Mass, the Extraordinary Form. I’ll cut to the chase for those of you who only read the … Read More →

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THURSDAY: MSM reports Francis said Church is obsessed about abortion! FRIDAY: Pope Francis talks about abortion!

Posted on 20 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You saw it all over the MSM yesterday, Thursday 19 September. FRANCIS CRITICIZES CHURCH FOR ABORTION OBSESSION! And endless variations on the theme. The MSM’s message: Pope Francis is saying that abortion really isn’t all that bad. Today, however, I … Read More →

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Sr. Maureen Fiedler may have some anger issues

Posted on 20 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have mentioned a couple times that liberals and (this is just a subgroup) feminists (meaning LCWR types) will eventually turn on Pope Francis.  HERE and HERE You may recall that on 3 April, last, I wrote: “Feminists and proponents … Read More →

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Pope Francis’ comments on homosexuality in the Big Interview

Posted on 19 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In the Big Interview (my first thoughts HERE), Pope Francis spoke on a range of issues, including homosexuality. The MSM and catholic left and the squishy center is running with Francis’s jump-out quotes (traddies could maybe call them “scare quotes”). … Read More →

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First thoughts about the Francis Interview

Posted on 19 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pope Francis, formerly a Jesuit, gave a series of interviews to the Jesuits.  The interviews have been edited together, with parenthetical commentary and descriptions of the setting and so forth, and translated by lay people and Jesuits for publication in … Read More →

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A new Papal Almoner

Posted on 18 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The new Papal Almoner, His Excellency Most Reverend Konrad Krajewski was consecrated bishop at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica by His Eminence Giuseppe Bertello, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, presided as consecrator with the two … Read More →

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QUAERITUR: What would happen were the Pope to celebrate publicly the Extraordinary Form?

Posted on 18 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader: What do you think would the effect be of a public Papal Mass in the Extraordinary Form, if were ever to happen? The quick answer is that it would send a strong message that a) it is … Read More →

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Pope Francis: Things will not return to how they were before.

Posted on 16 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Pope Francis went to the Basilica of St. John Lateran (his cathedral) to speak with the clergy of the Diocese of Rome.  He spoke, again, off the cuff.  He took questions. Among the things he said: “The defining aspect of … Read More →

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